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NYDEC Reminds Anglers of New Ice Fishing Regs

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:17:51 -0500

With the onset of winter, the thoughts of many anglers often turn to ice fishing and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminds ice anglers about a recent change to the Environmental Conservation Law.

NYDEC Announces Changes to Recreational and Commercial Blackfish Regulations

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:05:15 -0500

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has set new recreational and commercial fishing rules for blackfish (tautog) beginning immediately. These emergency changes are necessary to comply with interstate management measures to assist in rebuilding blackfish populations.

NY Coastal Anglers to Get Refunds

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:24:13 -0400

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that anglers and boat captains who plunked down money for a saltwater fishing license in 2011 prior to the license repeal in March will be refunded in full.

At a morning press conference at the Freeport Boatmen's Association in Freeport on Long Island, Governor Cuomo said he has directed the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to issue refunds to recreational fishermen and charter boat operators who purchased a recreational marine fishing license in addition to refunding license fees to New Yorkers who purchased lifetime licenses.

New York Risks Losing $20 Million in Federal Aid

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:33:06 -0400

According to sources inside the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the state could lose upwards of $20 million in federal aid from federal Pittman-Robinson, Dingell-Johnson and Wallop-Breaux funding programs.

New York Suspends Marine Saltwater Fishing License Sales

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:14:22 -0400

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announces that a recreational marine fishing license is no longer required to fish in the marine district of New York, including fishing for migratory fish from the sea (e.g. striped bass) on the Hudson River below the Troy Dam.

NY SALTWATER ANGLERS DO NO NOT NEED A LICENSE TO FISH!

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:18:35 -0400

New York's saltwater anglers are officially off the hook with regard to paying a fee to fish!

Governor Andrew Cuomo's new $132.5 billion budget passed before the April 1 deadline immediately repeals the saltwater fishing license and replaces it with a free registry coordinated through the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Swapping out a fee-based saltwater fishing license with a free registry should allow New York to retain its federal registry exemption, thereby allowing state anglers to avoid having to pay a $15 federal fee to fish. As part of the Environmental Conservation budget bill, the registry will be no cost to anglers for at least the next two years.

NEW YORK'S SALTWATER LICENSE TO BE REPEALED

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:45:39 -0400

New York's saltwater fishing license is being repealed!

According to the Associated Press, New York lawmakers and the Cuomo administration have just reached an agreement to end the state's $10 annual saltwater fishing license and replace it with a free registry for the state's coastal waters. Legislators announcing the change yesterday say it will cover two years.

Trout Unlimited to Hold Women's Fly Fishing Seminar in Altmar, NY

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:35:15 -0400

ALTMAR, NY - The Tug Hill/Black River Chapter of Trout Unlimited in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will sponsor a two-day fly fishing seminar for women May 14 and 15 on the Salmon River in Altmar.

New York Hall of Fame to Induct Eight

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:37:57 -0400

The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame proudly announces that it will induct eight new members at the Annual Banquet, April 30, 2011 in Canastota, NY. The eight individuals represent a cross section of interests and achievements from various regions of New York State. What they do have in common is a lifetime of dedication to conservation and improving participation in outdoor sports.

NY DEC to Reopen 3,200 Acres of Shellfishing Areas After 40 Years

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:49:00 -0500

Citing the positive results of sanitary surveys, water quality monitoring and shellfish tissue testing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced proposed regulations to reopen shellfish harvesting areas in approximately 3,200 acres in several bays and harbors around Long Island in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

NYDEC Announces State of Lake Ontario Meetings

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:38:14 -0500

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announces three upcoming public meetings during the month of March to discuss Lake Ontario fisheries. The annual "State of Lake Ontario" public meetings will be held in Niagara, Monroe and Oswego counties.

NY State Allow Allows for Lifetime License Transfers

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:13:58 -0500

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a new state law that allows for the one-time transfer of lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses under certain circumstances. Previously, lifetime licenses could not be transferred to another individual, regardless of the situation.

Sea Lamprey Control Improves Lake Champlain Fisheries

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:59:04 -0500

The Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative is reporting unprecedented success resulting from the on-going sea lamprey control program. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are working together to improve and manage the fisheries of Lake Champlain. As a result of this program, the number and size of lake trout and salmon in the lake are increasing. This is great news. This is expected to translate into better fishing on Lake Champlain in the coming year. The wounding rate reductions observed this fall on lake trout and salmon also are a good indication that lamprey are having less of an impact on other fish in Lake Champlain. Species such as walleye and the lake sturgeon, which is listed as endangered in Vermont, also benefit.

NY DEC Reminds Anglers of Black Bass Closure

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:01:41 -0400

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers of the upcoming mid-season closure for black sea bass fishing. Earlier this year, the state approved regulations that prohibit fishing for black sea bass from October 12 through October 31.

Gagliardi Leads On Lake Champlain

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:48:39 -0400

PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK - Chevy pro Anthony Gagliardi of Prosperity, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 15 ounces Thursday to capture the lead in the FLW Series Eastern Division tournament on Lake Champlain with a two-day catch of 10 bass weighing 39-11.